Boy Erased
Seen it?2018 | 115 min | Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office loss. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Almost Famous or Richard Jewell, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 55 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Jared, the son of a Baptist pastor in a small American town, is outed to his parents at age 19. Jared is faced with an ultimatum: attend a gay conversion therapy program – or be permanently exiled and shunned by his family, friends, and faith.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
80% on Rotten Tomatoes, 69 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 2 Golden Globes and 1 Critics' Choice Award.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$12 million worldwide on a $15 million budget; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 138K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Joel Edgerton
- Lucas HedgesJared Eamons
- Nicole KidmanNancy Eamons
- Russell CroweMarshall Eamons
- Joel EdgertonVictor Sykes
- Troye SivanGary
- Madelyn ClineChloe
- FleaBrandon
- Xavier DolanJon
- Britton SearCameron Van Heusen
- Cherry JonesDr. Muldoon